This trash can is a great value. It does not do the annoying open where the top flies back and hits the wall. The opening mechanism provides some cushion to avoid this. It is a great size for two people and really slim. It fits perfectly into a nook in our small kitchen. The top has a latch one can use if they have dogs (or small children) so they can't get into the garbage can. I wish it had a removable liner which would make it easier to clean however, for the price, you can't go wrong.